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Spokane Valley
Sunday, August 17th, 2025
Good morning, Spokane Valley. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Mulberry Market Co. hosted its annual Dog Days of August event in Spokane Valley to support SpokAnimal with a fundraiser and adoption drive — local businesses joined to offer treats and shopping while families met adoptable dogs. KHQ
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A car crash blocked the westbound Appleway Avenue on-ramp to I-90 in Liberty Lake at 1:15 p.m.—Spokane DOT said drivers should take alternate routes and expect delays until further notice. KHQ
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Charles Michael McClain, 40, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison on Tuesday on firearm and drug trafficking charges—court documents show agents executed a search warrant at his Spokane apartment in early 2024, recovering fentanyl, meth, a gun, and $18,000 in cash. FOX 28 Spokane
- ➤ Charles Michael McClain, 40, from Spokane was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison Tuesday for firearm and drug trafficking after a May 6 jury trial found he had supplied illegal drugs — fentanyl pills, fentanyl powder and meth — to dealers. KHQ
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Firefighters are securing lines and mopping up around a wildfire burning near the border between Lincoln and Spokane counties—covering 892 acres with no containment. Evacuations remain in place as crews patrol the area and conduct burnout operations that began Friday night. KXLY
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Spokane County voters renewed the Aquifer Protection Area for twenty years by a nearly 3-to-1 vote to keep drinking water safe from pollution — a plan set to reduce risks from septic leaks and unchecked development. The decision comes despite mixed feelings about government and taxes shown in recent polls. The Spokesman-Review
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center, which has lost tens of millions since the pandemic, announced it will close several orthopedic clinics in Spokane and Stevens County—efforts that aim to save up to $3 million a year and help the facility break even by 2028, according to CEO Susan Stacey. The Spokesman-Review
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Run The Night Glow Run
7:30-11:30 p.m. — Spokane County Interstate Fair — Registration required — Participate in an electrifying nighttime 5K featuring glow effects and lively music.
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Spokane County Interstate Fair 2025
6:00 – 7:30 p.m. — Spokane County Interstate Fair — Ticket prices vary — Enjoy an evening filled with top rodeo excitement and community fun.
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PRCA Rodeo
4:00 – 5:30 p.m. — Spokane County Interstate Fair — Ticket prices vary — Experience thrilling rodeo action live at the Spokane Fair and Expo Center.
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RIM Ride - Rotary in Motion
8 PM – 12 AM — Liberty Launch Academy — Entry fee applicable — Explore scenic routes around Liberty Lake and Spokane Valley during an exciting cycling event for all ages.
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~ George Bernard Shaw
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